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    The 5 best free VST / AU synths of 2017 (with free presets)

    Synth VSTs come in all shapes and sizes. We bring 5 of the best free VST synth plugins of 2016 featuring subtractive, addictive, and wacky synths!

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    5 tips for using Serum with Ableton

    5 quick tips on using Xfer Records's Serum with Ableton Live.

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    Eerie Serum presets for spooky soundscapes

    In the spirit of Halloween, we've compiled eight stock eerie Xfer Serum presets that you can use to create spooky soundscapes to scare your neighbors away.

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    Introducing #10secondtips for Serum

    Check out these #10secondtips featuring Xfer Record's Serum to discover hidden features, handy tricks, and new possibilities.

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    DIY Emoji Wavetables in Serum

    Serum now allows you to use an image as the foundation for a synth patch - we threw in a bunch of emojis and got to synthesizing.

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    Exploring the features of Xfer’s Serum

    Let's explore Xfer Records' Serum, a wavetable synthesizer capable of creating a vast array of modern sounds.

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    Serum plugin now available Rent-to-Own

    We are very excited to announce that we now offer Xfer’s award-winning synth, Serum, on a game-changing Rent-to-Own plan.

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    Create a retro Synthwave pad in 6 steps

    A step by step tutorial on how to create a synthwave pad on Massive.

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    Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2 – New Features & Amazing Sound Design Capabilities

    The much anticipated Omnisphere 2 was recently released and boasts many new features that expand its sonic palette even further.

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    Harmor from Image-Line: Powerful Additive Synthesis at Your Fingertips

    Explore Harmor, one of Image Line's most popular synthesis plugins popular for its powerful additive engine.

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    Splice Tips: Creating “Talking” Wobble Bass Sounds in Ableton Live

    Producer and educator Christopher Petti familiarizes you with common techniques for creating talking wobble bass sounds.

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    Native Instruments Stems Format: How Does it Work or, How Should it Work?

    Learn more about Native Instruments Stems and what might be in store for cross-DAW collaboration.

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